New Year's Eve shooting in Oxnard leaves man injured

Oxnard Police responding to a New Year’s Eve report of shots fired found evidence at the scene and, later, the victim at the hospital.

Now they are seeking the driver of a dark blue sedan for questioning.

At about 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to a call of shots fired in the 1800 block of Napoleon Avenue. They located evidence of a shooting, authorities said.

A short time later, police received a report of a shooting victim at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. Officers went there to contact the victim, Robert Michel, 31, and additional witnesses.

Authorities said they are seeking a newer model dark blue Toyota Corolla or Tercel with tinted windows as a “suspect vehicle.” The vehicle may have been driven by a man wearing a goatee and red hat. It was unknown whether the vehicle had additional occupants, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. Persons who wish to remain anonymous may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 222-8477. Crime Stoppers is also online at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.